Tag Archives: downtown

The Deal: Breakfast of Champions, and Other Bargains

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column, “The Deal,” for Vegas Seven magazine. Aug. 9, 2012 The cheapo breakfast was once synonymous with Las Vegas, but it’s hard to find one these days. What’s cheapo? Ninety-nine cents is the standard, but even a … Continue reading →

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Alternative Action

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 17, 2012 The 43rd World Series of Poker kicks off at the Rio in a week. This one’s gonna be interesting, as participation will provide an important gauge as to what’s … Continue reading →

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New, hip hotel in downtown Las Vegas

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis is quoted in USA Today’s “Travel” feature on the D, the new incarnation of downtown’s former Fitzgeralds hotel-casino, now under new ownership. March 13, 2012 News of the D “is fantastic for downtown,” says Vegas expert Anthony Curtis, … Continue reading →

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Literary Las Vegas

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Anna Stothard, who has just made the Orange Prize longlist, goes in search of the places famous writers found decadence and excess in Sin City. Her guide to the underworld is Huntington Press author Matt O’Brien. March 24, 2012 “Hunter … Continue reading →

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Mob Museum price is right

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. February 16, 2012. Feb. 14 marked the opening of downtown’s National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, better known as the Mob Museum. Where’s the deal in that? In order to … Continue reading →

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Mob Ties

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

The Jan./Feb. 2012 issue of Nevada Magazine carries an interview with Huntington Press author/subject and notorious ex-Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta, who has been instrumental in advising the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, a.k.a. The Mob Museum, which … Continue reading →

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Riv, ribs, wings and cheap beer

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. November 3, 2011 With an insider’s round-up of the best current food and drink deals in town, including 10-cent wings, nickel beers, and an awesome “secret” prime rib special, check out Anthony’s … Continue reading →

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Name Change Pending for Las Vegas Casino

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

  Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. October 26, 2011 Things continue to move fast in downtown Las Vegas. Just weeks after the sale of Fitzgeralds was announced, word comes that part of several changes there will be a new … Continue reading →

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Upgrades Planned for Las Vegas Fitzgeralds

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally synidicated weekly column. Oct. 11, 2011 Downtown Las Vegas’ Fitzgeralds hotel-casino appears to be next in the ongoing trend to expand, renovate, and upgrade downtown casinos. Pending the approval of new owners, the 640-room resort will undergo … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas: Football parties galore

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Sept. 15, 2011 Football season is here and in Las Vegas, that means lots of promotions. Parties, contests, betting specials and more are being unleashed this month and will continue through the Super Bowl. … Continue reading →

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New Project to Shake Up Las Vegas Strip

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

  Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. August 23, 2011 Details have been announced for the former “Project Linq,” now known simply as “the Linq,” Building the 200,000 square-foot open-air marketplace at center Strip will result in the demolition of … Continue reading →

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Best of Vegas: Nightlife

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

May 20, 2011 Travel writer Kitty Bean Yancey concludes her 2-part feature on Las Vegas “Best ofs” with the “Nightlife” portion, picked by a panel of experts, including Anthony Curtis (who also appears in the photo gallery). 

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